Half day sightseeing in Kolkata Early this morning we headed out to discover this city as it wakes, beginning with a visit to the flower market, then ... More

Half day sightseeing in Kolkata Early this morning we headed out to discover this city as it wakes, beginning with a visit to the flower market, then on to explore some of the city's ghats. Crossing the Howrah Bridge. We also visited Kalighat – the oldest pilgrimage site in the city. The legend tells of Shiva’s grief after the death of his wife Sati, he slung her body on his shoulder and performed the “dance of Death” destroying everything in his path. Vishnu stopped the carnage by use of magic which scattered her body through the land. Her little toe fell at Kalighat. Some believe the name of... Show Less